Los Angeles Valley College

Los Angeles Valley College, located in Valley Glen, California, was founded in 1959 to serve the growing needs of the residents of San Fernando Valley. Originally part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, LAVC along with 8 other community and technical colleges joined the Los Angeles Community College District with its establishment in 1969. Throughout the years the college has grown, both in size and ins program offerings, renovating buildings and offering state of the art facilities as needed. The school currently serves approximately 20,000 students a year.

In addition to academic and vocational offerings, the school is host to cultural and community events throughout the year, as well as a supporter of the arts through shows at its Art Gallery, concerts put together by the music department and plays performed through the theater department.

Academics

Los Angeles Valley College provides students with academic and career opportunities through its large number of programs. Academic programs are designed to offer the first two years of a four year education, and result in an associate degree as well as possible transfer to a four year institution. Career and vocational programs can have varying lengths based on whether a student pursues a certificate or associate degree. Individuals who complete a career or vocational program will be eligible for work at the entry level in their field of study.

Programs offered include:

• General Studies
• Art History
• Child Development
• Registered Nurse
• Psychology

Additionally, the school offers adult education and continuing education courses. Adult education courses provide adults wishing to return to school the opportunity to begin taking classes while providing a flexible schedule. Continuing education courses provide professionals in need of courses to renew certifications or licenses the opportunity to fulfill such requirements locally, also with flexible scheduling options.

Admissions and Financial Aid

Admission to Los Angeles Valley College requires individuals to be at least 18 years of age, or have graduated high school. Students may have a GED or equivalent in lieu of a high school diploma. Costs for courses are dependent on whether students are a resident of California, out of state, or international.

Financial aid is available from federal, state and institutional sources. Students interested in obtaining financial aid must establish eligibility through the student aid report resulting from the completion and submissions of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and by obtaining a federal PIN number. Once the information is provided and received, the LAVC will review the documentation and award financial aid based on need.  Need is determined by checking available funds, both of the individual and his or her parents, and how much they are able to cover tuition costs. Financial aid awards will assist on covering the difference.

Athletic

The Los Angeles Valley College Monarchs participate in several athletic associations and have a variety of sports programs. The Monarchs play in the Western State Conference, the California Community College Athletic Association, the Southern California Football Association, and the California Community College Baseball Coaches Association. The school believes that athletic programs are an essential part of a well rounded college education.

Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball
• Cross Country
• Football
• Basketball
• Water Polo
• Softball
• Swimming and Diving
• Soccer
• Cheerleaders

Estimated Costs & Financial Aid

The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $8,500. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition & Fees Information

• Annual tuition estimates are:
  • State Residents: $1,200-$1,400
  • Out-of-State: $6,800-$8,143
• Part-time students are charged:
  • In-State: $46-$55 per unit
  • Out-of-State: $260-$310 per unit

Financial Aid Details

The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.

	Percent of Students	Average Amount
Any Financial Aid	79%	-
Receiving Grants & Scholarships	79%	$5,123

Admissions, Academics, & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and recent graduates, Los Angeles Valley College may provide services to students like:

• Online classes
• Remedial courses
• Career path counseling
• Employing students to lower education costs
• Helping students find work after graduation
• Day care

Graduation & Transfer Rates

Many community colleges are not only a source of technical or career training but also a stepping stone for students to transfer-out to a 4-year college, therefore we have included both graduation and transfer rates below and how this school compares against other community colleges in Los Angeles County and community colleges in California as a whole.

	Valley College	Los Angeles County	California
Graduation Rate	18.1%	22.2%	24.3%
Transfer-out Rate	10.4%	12.0%	13.8%

Specialized Programs & Accreditations

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program
  • Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (since 1972)
  • Compare all associate's degree in nursing (ADN) programs in California

Other Community Colleges Nearby

The list of nearby schools has been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Los Angeles Valley College.

• Pierce College in Woodland Hills, CA (8 miles away)
• Los Angeles Mission College in Sylmar, CA (9 miles away)
• Los Angeles City College in Los Angeles, CA (10 miles away)
• Santa Monica College in Santa Monica, CA (11 miles away)
• Glendale Community College in Glendale, CA (12 miles away)